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4.3
496 Reviews (496)
5 Stars
358
4 Stars
91
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
89.3%
Recommend this course
467 out of 496 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.9
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
85.7%
Recommend this course
12 out of 14 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.1
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.2
85.7%
Recommend this course
30 out of 35 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort/Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6842 yards
Slope 133
Rating 73.1

The Cumberland River gave birth to the Scottish links-style Gaylord Springs Golf Links, a par-72 golf course that provides 18 testing holes that border limestone bluffs and wetlands protected by the feds. The golf course, designed by the former U.S. Open and PGA Champion Larry Nelson, has collected several distinctions over its days.

The big draw on the Gaylord Springs Golf Links is the signature fourth hole, home to the hundred-plus-year-old springhouse that gives the golf course its name.

After a round on the Gaylord Springs Golf Links, head back to the 43,000-square-foot antebellum-style clubhouse to shop, dine, and take in the views of the golf course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Fairways Zoysia Grass
Greens MiniVerde Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Larry Nelson (1991) Jeff Brauer (1991) Jeffery D. Blume (1989) Jerry Lemons

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness

Accolades

Reviews

4.3
496 Reviews (496)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 6
Water Hazards 6
This course/club is great for:
A Weekend Splurge 7
Advanced Golfers 6
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 8

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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played

Staff Attentiveness

For a course which touts itself as a top resort in TN, the staff attentiveness was poor at best. We weren’t greeted when we arrived at the bagdrop therefore offloaded ourselves. The clubhouse attendant didn’t address us at all until I said something to him. When we returned to the bagdrop our clubs were still where we left them on the rack and we loaded the carts ourselves. Additionally, range balls are extra and are not part of the green fees. When we completed our round, a similar experience transpired…offloaded our own clubs…wasn’t asked if we would like our clubs cleaned…the attendant just watched us do it all. While I am not a elitist snob I do expect resort style service at a resort.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

One of the best in Nashville

This course is always top-tier. By far one of the best courses in the Nashville area. And I the course is always in perfect condition, greens are very fast but roll true.

On this particular day it was almost a five hour round, which is not normal for this course. There was a slow group in front of us that caused a big backup. Never saw a marshal tell them to pick it up. The only other complaint is that range balls should be free when you pay for a round. The staff is out collecting the spare balls left on the range and won’t let you hit them. Very strange for how much you’ll pay to play here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Track

Lot of fun playing here. Very nice facility and nice people

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Previously Played

Greens were recently aerated and covered in sand. Not worth the cost when they’re like that.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Golf near the Grand Ole Opry- Fantastic Links

I recently played Gaylord Springs GC which is near the Grand Ole Opry and the Massive Gaylord Hotel.

The course was a perfect match to these grand attractions.
It is a long links course with exciting golf holes. The par 3s are fun to play being tucked behind water with varying elevations.

Be prepared to hit your driver on this course and the greens are of championship caliber .

Play it when in Nashville , it’s worth the time and money!

The staff is super helpful and friendly!

I’m loved the experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fantastic and Challenging Golf Course

This golf course is a must play if you are visiting Nashville like I was. I love the fast greens and the speed of play. Finished the round in 4 hours!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course to play if you really love playing the game.

It was my first time on this course and I thought it was a really good course to play. Yes, I had my ups and downs but nonetheless I enjoyed every bit of the time I spent there on the course. I will be back in that area in the months to come, and I so look forward to playing Gaylord again. Wonderful course! And the people were stellar as well!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played

Pace of play was trash

Been golfing both competitively and for fun for the past 20 years. Played lots of courses and been members at a few. This course consistently overbooks their tee times. Every shot every tee box you will be waiting to play. This is my third round in the past few years here and it’s the same story every time. The course plays well, well kept. But to charge a premium for that much delay is tough. This last time out we took a rain check for our second nine because we were pacing a 6 hour round with 2 people total in our group.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice place wrong time

Hard for me to give this place a true review. I played it on a cold rainy day when the course was soaked and honestly probably shouldn’t have been open.

The course is obviously a very nice place it was just the wrong day to play it, there was also a whole lot of construction going on around the course that messed up some of it and made parts of it look bad. Design was nice and the clubhouse was amazing. Pretty good value overall for the money and I’m looking forward to playing it again in the summer when it is in better condition, everything has turned green, and the weather is better.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful day to enjoy a beautiful course!

We played 3 courses when we were in Nashville and this is the best of the three!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 61
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Winter Golf

Course is in good shape considering the time of year.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Enjoyable day

Great to get a day to play In February. Greens in remarkable shape. Bermuda fairways browned out but still very playable. Very challenging from the back tees.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overall, another quality experience!

Aside from being slowed by a couple groups in front of us, atypical of every other round we’ve played here, the course was in great shape (for the time of year) and the staff were friendly and helpful as usual. Overall, we had another great experience playing this course… definitely recommend it!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Always a challenging, fun round

One of my favorite courses in the area, even in late fall, early winter. Course was definitely playable and the greens were excellent, but I do think they should adjust offseason prices. An exceptionally enjoyable round of golf in prime season, just a slight drop-off as weather and conditions change.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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